preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
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The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
The mayor has selected Hagerty Consulting, a firm that specializes in disaster preparedness and response, to help the city recover from the Palisades fire.
—Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
North Korea is likely worried by its lack of preparedness for modern drone warfare, Ramani said.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Bass, who has been widely ridiculed for her city’s lack of preparedness for the devastating fires, disclosed the news during a Zoom meeting of the Pacific Palisades Community Council on Thursday.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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